I've had several power cuts this year from storms and the first thought I always had was about the temperature. Especially for my African Cichlids and glass catfish - I keep them at about 27deg C. (Also, it was winter here and I live in the Mountains. So, each time the power went out I was freaking out, wrapping my tanks in blankets and doonas, keeping track of water temps and when they got down to worrying levels, doing water changes, adding back warmer water (thank goodness I had plenty of hot water in my hot water tank each time!) Thankfully, all my fish survived as well. But I never had to go without power for as long as too days. The longest was 8 hours I think. I REALLY need to get a backup generator! Glad your fish survived too.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I can totally relate to the stress of worrying about tank temperatures during power outages. It sounds like you handled it like a pro with those blankets and warm water changes - great thinking! I’m glad your African Cichlids and glass catfish made it through okay, especially given the cold mountain conditions. A backup generator is definitely a game changer for peace of mind! It’s something I’ve been considering as well because, like you said, even a few hours without power can feel like forever when you’re trying to keep the water at a stable temperature. Thanks again for watching and sharing your story, and I hope both our fish stay safe in any future storms!
I've had several power cuts this year from storms and the first thought I always had was about the temperature. Especially for my African Cichlids and glass catfish - I keep them at about 27deg C. (Also, it was winter here and I live in the Mountains. So, each time the power went out I was freaking out, wrapping my tanks in blankets and doonas, keeping track of water temps and when they got down to worrying levels, doing water changes, adding back warmer water (thank goodness I had plenty of hot water in my hot water tank each time!) Thankfully, all my fish survived as well. But I never had to go without power for as long as too days. The longest was 8 hours I think.
I REALLY need to get a backup generator!
Glad your fish survived too.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I can totally relate to the stress of worrying about tank temperatures during power outages. It sounds like you handled it like a pro with those blankets and warm water changes - great thinking! I’m glad your African Cichlids and glass catfish made it through okay, especially given the cold mountain conditions.
A backup generator is definitely a game changer for peace of mind! It’s something I’ve been considering as well because, like you said, even a few hours without power can feel like forever when you’re trying to keep the water at a stable temperature. Thanks again for watching and sharing your story, and I hope both our fish stay safe in any future storms!